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The Double Bay House has an intentionally simplistic interior palette of finishes. This allows for the interior design elements to be generated from the architecture. It also allows the interior elements to blend with and complement the exterior architectural finishes and features. Light timber veneer is used extensively throughout the main spaces as a juxtaposition to the darker timber species used externally. Bookcases and other storage elements float on the walls and are sculpturally designed so the negative spaces created by the joinery are as important as the storage spaces themselves. The kitchen sits comfortably below a large, curved feature skylight which not only allows natural light deep into the floor plate but also creates a backdrop for the dining room.

An earlier house in Double Bay was re-designed turning the original planning on its head by lifting the living spaces to the first level, capturing the stunning light and harbour views. Bedrooms and private spaces were shifted to the ground level. Sliding timber doors wrap around the harbour-facing rooms and on the upper level, opening to a continuous timber balcony. To ensure the rooms did not feel constricted, a skylight element on the upper level was designed to flood the kitchen with natural light flowing down the curved ceiling onto the timber joinery below.

Photography: Tyrone Branigan

Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan
Photography: Tyrone Branigan

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TKD Architects is a multi-disciplinary practice that brings together the skills of contemporary architecture, adaptive reuse, interior design, urban design and strategic planning.

TKD Architects is a studio of over 60 people including architects, interior designers and heritage specialists.

The practice is led by 4 Principals with Alex Kibble as Managing Director. The day to day management of the practice is undertaken by the Principals and Practice Directors, ensuring projects achieve design, quality and financial targets and exceed client expectations.

Recognising the importance of strong leadership within the project teams, the practice has 7 Associate Directors and 5 Associates, drawn from across the spectrum of the skills within the office, representing the diversity of technical, design and management skills within the practice.

Capability
We provide a comprehensive range of architectural services, from project inception to completion. We have experience in projects with a wide range of construction values – both large and small. We balance the resource needs of all projects and have the capability to service complex projects with the appropriate resources.

Sustainability
TKD has a long and award-winning track record in delivering environmentally and ecologically sustainable outcomes and we approach every project with the aim of maximising environmental and ecological sustainability. We also understand that the “greenest” building may be one that already exists, and has proven experience in breathing new life into existing buildings in innovative ways to ensure their functionality, appeal and use are maximised

In July 2019, TKD Architects became a founding signatory of Architects Declare, Australia. We acknowledge the twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss are the most serious issue of our time and that globally, buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. TKD Architects will promote and support the Architects Declare agenda through our projects and office practices.

Studio
TKD Architects delivers high-quality contemporary design across a wide range of project sectors.

We believe in architecture that has a respect for history and a clarity of vision for the future.

Our Surry Hills office reflects the vision and profile of an evolving practice while providing a real sense of belonging and creativity for the whole TKD team. The light-filled converted warehouse has open, collaborative spaces as well as smaller, team meeting spaces. The aspirational single level workspace allows views throughout the space and touches of colour give it a warm, vibrant ambience.

NSW Nominated Architects | Robert Denton  5782 | Alex Kibble 6015